FAQs: Netflix on Astro

1. What is Netflix?

Netflix is a streaming entertainment service that offers a wide variety of award-winning TV programmes, films, anime, documentaries and more - on thousands of internet-connected devices. There's always something new to discover, and more TV shows and movies are added every month. The more you watch, the better Netflix gets at recommending TV shows and movies you’ll love.

Astro customers with an internet-connected Ultra Box or Ulti Box canaccess the Netflix app and watch Netflix content via their Astro Box. For more information about Netflix, visit the Netflix website https://about.netflix.com/en

2. Which new pack comes with Netflix?

Any packages with Entertainment Plus, Movies Plus & Sports Plus will include Netflix. The default Netflix offering is Netflix Standard (2 screens and HD viewing) as part of your Entertainment Plus, Movies Plus and Sports Plus subscription. You can upgrade up to Netflix Premium (4 screens and 4K UHD viewing) at a price of RM 10 (inclusive of govt. tax).

Note: For the above subscriptions, you may use the email address used for your existing subscription with Netflix to activate and the future billing for Netflix will be transferred to your Astro bundle charges. For users that are billed for Netflix through Apple before joining the Astro bundle, remember to cancel your Apple billing arrangement after activating the Astro bundle else you may be double charged for your Netflix account.

If you do not have a bundle which includes Netflix, you may also add anew Netflix subscription to your Astro Bill for billing convenience.

3. How do I know if my new pack includes Netflix?

If Netflix is included as part of your Astro pack, you will find it in My Astro app called “Apps” where you will be able to manage all the streaming apps you are entitled to.

Netflix will also be included in your Astro bill under “MonthlyCharges”

If you have added Netflix to your bill (Netflix Add-on), the Netflix subscription charge will appear in your Astro bill under “One-time charges” as Netflix App Subscription or Netflix Premium and will be charged monthly. You should refer to Netflix account Management for any changes to your Netflix subscription or should you wish to change to other billing methods.

4. I signed up for the EntertainmentPlus / Movies Plus / Sports Plus pack that includes Netflix. How do I activate my Netflix account?

You should have received an email or SMS with your activation details, please click on the link provided to be redirected to the Netflix website to activate your account.

Alternatively, you can also activate Netflix on your Ultra/Ulti Box. Please surf to CH 741 on your Ultra/Ulti Box (or click the Netflix button on your Astro remote) and follow the instructions on the screen.

5. Will I be able to access Netflix on my Ultra/Ulti Box?

You will be able to access Netflix on your Ultra and Ulti Box. However, kindly note that if you have an Ulti Box with a Netflix Premium subscription, you will not be able to watch content in 4K UHD and Netflix Spatial Audio.

6. How do I change my Netflix plan or account information?

You can make changes to your Netflix plans that are included in your Bundle through My Astro app.

You can change your non Astro-bundled a-la carte Netflix plan at any time by signing into Netflix.com and visiting the Account page, then selecting Change Plan to view and select available plans.

7. How many devices can I access Netflix at once?

Customers with a Netflix Premium account are allowed to watch on up to 4 supported devices in 4K UHD and Netflix Spatial Audio. In addition, Netflix Premium subscribers are also allowed to download shows to watch offline on 6 devices at a time.

Netflix Standard account customers are allowed to watch shows in Full HD and download them to watch offline on up to 2 supported devices at a time.

On the other hand,Netflix Basic account customers are allowed to watch shows in HD and download shows for offline viewing on only 1 supported device at a time.

8. You can add a new Netflix account to your bill through CH 741 or clicking the Netflix button on the remote control. Please enter the email address you would like to use for Netflix subscription and ensure the Billing partner is Astro.

If you would like to transfer your existing Netflix Account to be charged under Astro bill, please follow the steps below:

- Cancel your existing subscription with Netflix

- Once the remaining duration of your existing subscription has ended, you may proceed to subscribe for Netflix via Astro bill

- To subscribe, go to CH 741 and enter the email address used for your previous subscription with Netflix

- Once successfully completed, all existing settings and watching history on your Netflix account will be brought over

9. I have added a Netflix account to my Astro bill. Do I need to perform any activation?

By adding a Netflix account to your Astro bill, your Netflix account is already activated. No additional steps for activation are required.

10. When I create a new Netflix account to link to my Astro Bill, will I lose all my current watching history in Netflix?

You may retain your watch history and settings of your existing Netflix account by using the same email of your Netflix account during the linking of your Netflix account with Astro.

11. I forgot my Netflix username or password. How do I find my username or reset my password?

If you have forgotten your username or password, you may follow the steps below:

Step 1. Go to netflix.com

Step 2:Click on Sign In

Step 3:Click on “Need Help” to reset password

12. I forgot which Netflix account is associated with my Astro Account. How do I find that out?

You can recover your Netflix login here or at astro.com.my/Netflix

Step 1:Head to astro.com.my/Netflix

Step 2: At the FAQ section look for “How to recover my Netflix login email and password”

Step 3: Login with Astro ID

Step 4:Proceed to Netflix.com for account recovery

13. What will happen to my Netflix account if I cancel my Astro service or change my Astro package?

If your existing Netflix account is linked with your Astro subscription, your Netflix account will resume on the previous method of payment. If you linked a new Netflix account with your Astro subscription, cancelling Astro service will also cancel your Netflix account.

14. What happens to my Netflix account if I move to a new address?

There will be no changes to your Netflix account when you move to a new address.

15. How do I cancel Netflix?

If you are subscribed to Netflix via a bundle, Netflix comes by default as part of your entitlement.

If you are subscribed to Netflix as an a-la carte, the cancellation of Netflix can only be done via Netflix’s Website, etc. This change will reflect in your next bill.

From mid-December 2021 you may also cancel Netflix add-on through Astro Call Center.

16. I would like to change the Netflix account linked to my Astro pack. What should I do?

Please visit http://help.netflix.com to call or start a live chat with Netflix’s customer support agents. You will be assisted to unlink your Netflix account from your Astro subscription. After the process, you may link another Netflix account to your Astro subscription.

17. Will Netflix be automatically added to my Astro subscription?

Astro subscribers will have the freedom to subscribe to Netflix via Astro, or they may also choose to continue subscribing via Netflix directly on their own.

18. Will Astro censor Netflix content?

Absolutely not. Astro wants to give our members the convenience of having all their favourite series, exciting originals, vernacular signatures, live sports and local blockbuster movies all in one place.

19. I have signed up for two (2) or more main Astro subscriptions bundled with Netflix. Will I be entitled for multiple Netflix subscriptions?

Yes. You are entitled to separate Netflix accounts for each main Astro subscription e.g. If you have subscribed to Entertainment Plus, Platinum Pack, etc separately. Therefore, if you have more than one main Astro subscription with Netflix, you may choose to create multiple email addresses to activate each respective Netflix subscription. Please follow the steps provided to you via email/SMS in order to activate your Netflix subscriptions on the website.

20. Why should I subscribe to a Netflix on Astro vs direct subscription via the Netflix app?

- With numerous OTT entrants, consumers are suffering from subscription fatigue. In fact, they are looking for a one stop shop platform where OTT services are integrated in one place.

- Astro offers flexibility and convenience with new packs where customers can get the convenience of accessing a variety of content via Ultra Box as the single remote-control solution.

- In addition, there will be cost savings for Astro customers to purchase both Netflix and Astro together. Even better deals are available if customers also subscribe to broadband for a better-connected experience.

Anda hanya boleh menyaksikan Astro GO dan/atau Multiroom Smart TV pada 2 peranti secara serentak berbanding 4 peranti dengan Astro GO+.

Storan rakaman awan anda akan dikurangkan daripada 1500 jam menjadi 200 jam. Simpanan rakaman/muat turun rancangan yang melebihi 200 jam juga akan dipadamkan.

Anda akan mendapat semula akses ke saluran anda di Astro serta-merta sebaik sahaja peralatan telah dipasang di rumah baharu anda, dengan syarat akaun anda aktif. Pelanggan masih boleh teruskan menonton melalui Astro Go.

You may join iQIYI as a VIP by following these simple steps:
Step 1: Head over to www.astro.com.my/iqiyi
Step 2: Select your desired package (Standard VIP or Premium VIP)
Step 3: Click "Get it now"
Step 4: Log in using your Astro ID
Step 5: Click "Get it now" again
Step 6: Please read the prompted message, then click "Proceed"
Step 7: You will see a confirmation message upon successful purchase

Cukai Perkhidmatan tidak akan dikenakan ke atas mana-mana akaun projek CSR. Sebarang cukai yang perlu dibayar akan ditanggung sepenuhnya oleh Astro.

All streaming apps will be made available on the Ultra Box first, followed by the Ulti Box. If you would like to upgrade to the Ultra Box, please visit product.astro.com.my/tv or reach us via WhatsApp by typing “Hi” at 03-9543 3838 for assistance.

Untuk membatalkan langganan Multiroom (Smart TV) anda, sila hubungi kami di 03-9543 3838.

Aplikasi Astro Fibre disokong pada semua peranti iOS dan peranti Android versi 13 atau ke bawah. Untuk memuat turun aplikasi, anda boleh melawati gedung aplikasi mudah alih anda dan cari "Astro Fibre App". Sebagai alternatif, anda boleh memasang aplikasi pada peranti mudah alih anda dengan mengklik di sini (Gedung Google Play) atau di sini (Gedung Aplikasi iOS).

Viu is available on the Ultra/Ulti Box for Astro customers to enjoy, as well as www.viu.com and
the Viu mobile app. If you have yet to upgrade to our latest Ultra/Ulti Box, please reach out to us
via WhatsApp by typing “Hi” at 03-9543 3838.

Anda memerlukan perkhidmatan HD-PVR untuk melanggan kepada PVR. Perkhidmatan ini termasuk dalam semua langganan Starter Pack, Value Pack, Super Pack Lite, Super Pack dan Super Pack Plus.

Tidak. Apabila anda log masuk ke aplikasi Disney+ yang baharu menggunakan alamat e-mel atau nombor telefon yang sama yang didaftarkan pada akaun Disney+ sedia ada anda, Disney+ akan mengenalpasti dan memadankan langganan anda kepada akaun anda. Oleh itu, anda boleh terus menggunakan langganan semasa anda tanpa dikenakan sebarang caj tambahan atau dicaj dua kali.

Anda akan menerima dua Notifikasi SMS dengan nombor penjejakan secara berasingan daripada perkhidmatan kurier, satu untuk Plug and Play Box dan satu untuk kad SIM Astro. Sila jangkakan Notifikasi SMS ini akan dihantar kepada anda dalam masa 2-3 hari bekerja selepas serahan pesanan berjaya (dalam talian atau melalui peruncit).

Sudah tentu tidak! Ia adalah perkhidmatan nilai tambahan yang diperkenalkan untuk kemudahan anda.

Anda boleh melakukan pembelian tambahan melalui:

No, you can only stream the beIN SPORTS CONNECT app on one device at a time.

Anda akan dapat mengakses Netflix pada Ultra atau Ulti Box anda. Tapi harap maklum bahawa sekiranya anda mempunyai Ulti Box dengan langganan Netflix Premium, anda tidak akan dapat menonton rancangan dalam 4K UHD.

Tiada denda akan dikenakan jika anda membatalkan langganan Astro GO+ anda.

The Netflix subscription through Astro is subject to a minimum commitment period of 24 months (“Netflix Minimum Subscription Period”). If you choose to discontinue or terminate the subscription before the commitment period ends, a cancellation fee (“Netflix Early Termination Fee”) will apply. Additionally, downgrading your plan will involve a Switching Fee.

Sekiranya anda telah melanggan Netflix melalui mana-mana pek kombo Astro (bundle pack), Netflix secara automatik merupakan sebahagian daripada langganan anda.

Jika anda melanggan Netflix sebagai ala-carte, pembatalan Netflix hanya boleh dilakukan melalui Laman Web Netflix, dsb. Perubahan ini akan ditunjukkan dalam bil anda yang seterusnya. Bermula pertengahan Disember 2021, anda juga boleh membatalkan tambahan Netflix melalui Pusat Panggilan Astro.

Please contact the courier agent directly to change the retrieval date from the initially agreed date and time.

All new and existing Astro Pay TV customers can subscribe to ZEE5 Premium for only RM10.80/month by visiting www.astro.com.my/zee5.

Please follow the steps below to subscribe:
Step 1: Go to www.astro.com.my/zee5
Step 2: Log in with your Astro ID
Step 3: Key in your email address and proceed to add ZEE5 to your bill
Step 4: Now, enjoy all your favourite shows on ZEE5!

Selected HBO Max content is limited to selected countries due to content rights restrictions. Hence you may not be able to view them in Malaysia.

Anda boleh menguruskan langganan Multiroom (Smart TV) anda melalui aplikasi My Astro. Muat turun aplikasi My Astro di sini atau melalui App Store atau Google Play Store.

Further details on pricing, billing and availability will be confirmed in coming months. Look out for more details and register your interest via https://astro.com.my/Netflix

Nombor akaun Astro anda ialah gabungan 10 digit cth. 08XXXXXXXX.

Anda boleh cari nombor akaun anda melalui My Astro.

1. Muat turun aplikasi My Astro app atau layari laman web My Astro web
2. Log masuk dengan Astro ID anda
3. Pergi ke Akaun
4. Anda boleh lihat nombor akaun anda

Sebagai alternatif, anda boleh mencari nombor akaun anda melalui bil (Bil kertas atau e-bil) Astro. Anda merujuk pada sudut kanan bahagian atas bil anda.

🔄 Nak urus langganan Astro anda dengan mudah?

📱 Muat turun My Astro app sekarang untuk:
- Urus langganan pek anda
- Dapatkan ‘add-on’ dalam beberapa minit sahaja
- Lihat maklumat kontrak anda

Pembayaran masa nyata ditunaikan hampir serta-merta. Namun, penyelenggaraan sistem secara harian dilakukan antara 12 tengah malam sehingga 3 pagi, dan sebarang pembayaran semasa tempoh ini ditangguhkan sehingga penyelenggaraan sistem selesai.

Ya. Anda boleh melanggan Disney+ melalui Astro walaupun anda sudah mempunyai langganan Disney+ secara terus menerusi Disney+.

a. Jika anda melanggan pelan Disney+ yang sama atau yang bernilai lebih tinggi melalui Astro dan mengaktifkannya menggunakan butiran log masuk yang sama (iaitu alamat e-mel atau nombor telefon dan kata laluan) yang didaftarkan pada akaun Disney+ sedia ada anda, langganan terus melalui Disney+ akan dihentikan secara automatik selagi langganan Disney+ melalui Astro kekal aktif.

Contohnya:

• Disney+ Standard (di-bil oleh Disney) → Disney+ Standard (di-bil oleh Astro)
• Disney+ Standard (di-bil oleh Disney) → Disney+ Premium (di-bil oleh Astro)
• Disney+ Premium (di-bil oleh Disney) → Disney+ Premium (di-bil oleh Astro)

b. Jika anda melanggan pelan Disney+ yang lebih rendah melalui Astro, langganan Disney+ sedia ada menerusi Disney+ akan kekal aktif dan langganan Disney+ menerusi Astro akan dianggap sebagai langganan tambahan. Dalam situasi ini, anda mungkin mempunyai lebih daripada satu langganan Disney+ yang aktif.

Contoh:

• Disney+ Premium (dibilkan oleh Disney) → Disney+ Standard (dibilkan oleh Astro)

Jika anda ingin membuat perubahan atau membatalkan langganan Disney+ menerusi Disney+, anda perlu menghubungi Disney+ secara terus.

Please reach out to the Simply South team by emailing them at [email protected] you have any enquiries or require assistance with the app.

If you would like to contact Astro, you may reach out to our Customer Service Centre by:

1. Submitting a feedback form here: www.astro.com.my/contactus/form; or
2. Reaching to us via WhatsApp by typing “Hi” at 03-9543 3838 for assistance

Sebagai pelanggan Astro, anda boleh menebus ganjaran melalui aplikasi My Astro app.

1. Muat turun aplikasi My Astro app
2. Login masuk dengan Astro ID anda
3. Pergi ke Ganjaran
4. Anda boleh melihat ganjaran yang sedia ada dan click 'Tebus'. Ikut arahan dalam aplikasi untuk cara tebus ganjaran tersebut

🎁 Nak tebus ganjaran ekslusif untuk pelanggan Astro?

📱 Muat turun My Astro app sekarang untuk:
- Tebus tiket filem atau konsert percuma
- Jumpa selebriti kegemaran anda
- Sertai peraduan & cabutan bertuah

- Unit Mesh hanya boleh digunakan di dalam rumah. Ia boleh dipasang pada dinding atau diletakkan secara melintang pada meja. Jangan pasangkan dalam mod lain, seperti pada siling.

- Pastikan mempunyai jarak sekurang-kurangnya 10cm lapang di sekeliling unit mesh untuk memastikan pengudaraan yang betul.

- Jauhkan unit mesh daripada perkakas elektrik yang menjana medan magnetik yang kuat atau medan elektrik, seperti ketuhar gelombang mikro.

Netflix changes their prices and plans from time to time to reflect the improvements that they make to the service. They continue to invest heavily in great new shows and films, to deliver great value for money.

Pek baharu dan akses Netflix di Ultra Box tersedia untuk pelanggan Astro IPTV. Bagaimanapun, pelanggan Astro IPTV di Ulti Box akan dapat menikmati akses kepada Netflix pada peringkat kemudian.

Bayaran box RM100 akan dikenakan kepada bil pelanggan seterusnya jika dia gagal memulangkan Astro box & Kar Pintar/Kad SIM.

Astro Multiroom ialah langganan Astro ke-2 yang cerminkan semua saluran Astro utama anda pada yuran bulanan diskaun. Kini anda boleh menikmati Astro pada TV yang berbeza di bilik yang berbeza.

Jika akaun Netflix anda yang sedia ada dipautkan dengan langganan Astro anda, akaun Netflix anda akan diteruskan pada kaedah bayaran sebelumnya. Jika anda memautkan akaun Netflix baharu dengan langganan Astro anda, pembatalan perkhidmatan Astro juga akan membatalkan akaun Netflix anda.

The TVBAnywhere+ app supports seven languages: Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, English, Vietnamese, Thai, Bahasa Malaysia and Bahasa Indonesia. For major drama titles, subtitles are available in Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, English, Bahasa Malaysia and Bahasa Indonesia. Subtitle availability may vary depending on the title.

Penukaran tarikh akhir ini kepada 25 hari selepas tarikh pembilan adalah untuk memastikan bahawa transaksi anda dapat diproses tepat pada masanya dan tontonan anda tidak akan terganggu. Harap maklum bahawa perubahan ini tidak akan memberi sebarang kesan terhadap jumlah yang perlu dibayar setiap bil bulanan. Sila semak bil bulanan terkini anda untuk mengetahui lebih lanjut tentang penukaran ini.

If you see the message "Unable to proceed” error, it means the content you are trying to watch is not available under your current Astro subscription package.

1. Check Your Subscription
Verify whether the Astro Smart TV is included in your Astro package via My Astro app/web (kindly refer here).

2. Ensure You're Logged In to the Correct Astro ID
Make sure you're signed in with the Astro ID linked to your active Astro account.

3. Refresh Your Account Access

• Log out of the Astro app and log back in.
• Restart the app and try accessing the content again.

If you believe the content is included in your subscription but the error persists, proceed to submit report via WhatsApp or Feedback Form and provide:

• Astro ID use
• Smart TV model
• OS version
• Error reported on device

This will help our support team investigate and assist you further.

No, your Viu app is accessible within Malaysia only.

Currently Astro GO is only available in Malaysia. You will not be able to access it if you are overseas.

Anda akan dikenakan Cukai Perkhidmatan 8% ke atas perkhidmatan langganan Astro Pay TV yang diberikan pada atau selepas 1hb Mac 2024. Manakala untuk Astro Fibre termasuk Mesh WiFi akan kekal pada Cukai Perkhidmatan 6%.